The Queensberry

The Queensberry Hotel, home to the Michelin-starred Olive Tree restaurant, on Russell Street in Bath is run by long-time friends of Bath Rugby Foundation, Helen and Laurence Beere.

Laurence said: "We have known the team at The Foundation for a number of years, both through the rugby community, and more personally through the support that they have given to our daughter.

"As a family and through our business we have always given back to our community wherever possible. The opportunity to join The Foundation as a 1st XV member was something that both Helen and I were extremely excited by.

"Over the years we believe that the charity has grown and developed into an exemplar of how sport and coaching can bring so much benefit to local communities and individuals with special needs.

"The multiple programmes that they offer benefit so many people in our community and we are delighted to be able support their work in any way we can."

Sports have made me who I are. Throughout my life, my coaches and teammates have mentored, inspired and challenged me. They have made me who I am and helped me get to where I am. I firmly believe in the power of sports, and especially team sports, to improve all areas of life for kids, to empower them, and to open doors for them. I believe in sports as a school for life and a tool in the fight for greater equality in society. Bath Rugby Foundation embodies those beliefs.

Bath Rugby Foundation and Bath Rugby Ladies have teamed up to offer young women a new route into the sport. A new Bath Rugby Ladies Mixed Ability Development team will see women who are new to the sport given the chance to learn from expert coaches and play alongside experienced players.